Alban Vineyards Central Coast Viognier 2015 2015

Tasting Notes:

A combination of fruit from the very first western corridor vineyard grafted over to Viognier by Alban in 1986 and some of his estate Edna Valley fruit (which he began producing in 1993). A new vineyard, which will play a more prominent role in subsequent vintages brings deep stone fruit and restrained tropical notes to the blend. Usually 25% barrel fermented in a combination of new and used French oak; 75% fermented in tank. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 1800 cases produced. This may be slightly cloudy.
Aromatic and floral. Forward and fruity with notes of lychee, pear and stone fruit. North County fruit brings rich texture and body while estate fruit adds floral notes, minerals and balancing acidity. It is 25% barrel fermented in a mixture of new and used French oak. This is an intense, full-bodied style with considerable weight, luscious and delicious.